Over-estimating your experience or under-estimating the terrain in a place like Big Bend can result in serious injury or death. Use the information and advice found here wisely. Climb/Hike/Camp/Drive at your own risk.

Juniper Canyon Rd in 2WD

I'll be coming in from Louisiana for a few night stay in Big Bend on Thursday, 11/15. I'm looking to stay at either Robber's Roost or Twisted Shoe. I'll be driving in a 2WD Toyota Tacoma. Will this road require a 4WD, or will my vehicle be adequate to access these sites?

I was on Juniper Canyon road just last Wednesday, wanted to visit the trailhead for old time sake. I drive a Wrangler so traction was not a problem. You don't want to spin a rear drive wheel against a sharp rock, especially on the sidewall of your tire. I turned back because it was rockier than I remembered and my tires (original equipment) have about 50,000 miles on them. I simply didn't trust them. With a new set of BFGoodrich All-Terrains I would have stormed it!